Every Mum enjoys being pampered for a while and going to the hairdressers should be one of those times when you get to sit back and relax for a while.  Synergy hairdressers is a stylish family run business in Dorset who clearly pride themselves on giving you first class treatment for your hair.



I was invited to the Synergy Destination Salon in the heart of Ashley Cross and as it was my 40th Birthday I was really looking forward to a bit of ‘me time’.

From the minute I stepped in the door I was made to feel welcome.  I’m ashamed to say it’s been a whole year since I’ve been to the hairdressers as it’s not one of those things I prioritise (hint to husband to spontaneously book me a treat now and again).  I was introduced to my lovely stylist Ani who talked about my hair and went through different options of haircuts and styles which would suit me in the future.

After being offered a cup of tea I was led to the wash basin.  I’ve always enjoyed having my hair washed and the young lady didn’t let me down.  She gave me the most gorgeous head massage whilst washing my hair, so much so that when she’d finished I was good for a nap and had to peel myself away to head back to my stylist.

Back in the chair Ani set to work with her Dyson hairdryer beautifully blow drying my hair which I hardly ever do nicely because of all the kinks.  The style she gave me was fab, it was straight but had loads more body and even though I went in stressed about my evening birthday celebrations I came out feeling relaxed and refreshed.

Good to know……

Whilst I was there I was allowed to have a little look upstairs where I found 4 lovely ladies sitting around a big table having their hair coloured.  I was told that you have the choice of relaxing in your chair or joining others at the table with a magazine and a cuppa.  This certainly looked much more appealing than sitting on your own.

Synergy were located in Poole High Street for 22 years but have moved away and now have 4 salons in Dorset, 3 of which are in Poole and one is in Blandford.

Appointments can be made for children’s haircuts.

The Flagship salon in Ashley Cross is a little hidden away in Parr Street.  I’m told new signs are coming soon but you’ll see a small Synergy salon next to the Dancing Goat and you just need to follow the alleyway to the side to find the correct one.

To read more about the treatments and cuts on offer, please visit Synergy Hairdressing.

Thank you Synergy Hairdressing for making me feel special on my big day.  Your salon is beautifully clean, the staff are all incredibly friendly and professional and the service was excellent, I’ll definitely be back (and hopefully before my 41st birthday).

Love

Dorsetmum
Xxx

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I recently went on my first '40 for 40' and met the lovely Bliss Champions Sarah and Vicky at Poole Maternity Neonatal Unit.  I was introduced to the some of the staff and the very welcoming Matron who kindly joined us for a picture.



Both of the Bliss Champions I met can completely understand how the parents feel as their baby boy’s spent time on the ward and through this they can fully empathise with the parents they meet.

Sarah very kindly showed me around and I was desperate to meet some of the special babies.  My feelings saddened slightly when I was taken through to the intensive care unit and walked by what I thought was an empty incubator to look over again and see the tiniest little head poking out from a blanket.  I was lucky enough to have 2 healthy sized babies and before I knew it I felt tears spring to my eyes and forced myself to choke them back so no one would see me cry.  

From there, armed with lots of booklets and leaflets Sarah took me to meet some of the mums on the ward and we had a lovely chat with those whose babies needed special care for all sorts of different reasons.  One of them had given birth to gorgeous twin baby girls in October and their due date wasn’t even until the 22nd of January!

Sarah talked to the parents and offered information and Bliss booklets on all sorts of subjects including nutritional needs of premature babies, practical help, skin to skin contact, travelling home, bereavement and finance.  

I’m so pleased this was my first ’40 for 40’.  Everyone I spoke to was incredibly friendly and it was lovely to have an insight into what the charity does for local families. 

Thanks again to Sarah who to took the time to show me around, it was a morning I won’t forget.  Big well done to all the volunteers who give up their time to chat to the parents and hand out leaflets about local services and information and a huge thank you to all of the wonderful staff at the hospital who truly care about each and every tiny little person who comes into the world.

Bliss is a charity for babies born premature or sick.  For anyone who would like to learn more about what Bliss do please visit the website or Facebook page below.

Website: Bliss Charity

Facebook: Bliss Charity

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Note to self, don’t make sugary treats in January when everyone is on a diet!  Fingers crossed my homemade almond macaroons were enjoyed by someone at the hospital who doesn’t care about calories. x

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